Chapter 5 - Local Government!

How often do local governments have elections?

• Every 2 years.

• Every 3 years.

• Every 4 years.

• Every 5 years.

Which of the following is NOT a way you can participate at the local level?

• Petitions.

• Protesting.

• Writing a letter/email to the council or Councillor.

• Complaining to your friends and family.

When Local Government makes decisions of behalf of all citizens, which principle of democracy is being used?:

• Freedoms

• Representation

• Equity

• Justice

Which best describes the community that has the following:

• Population of 1,000,000 people
• Mayor
• 14 Councillors

• Metis settlement

• Village

• Town

• City

The local leader in a Rural community is called:

• Chairperson

• Chief

• Reeve

• Mayor

Which of the following best tells the order of the steps in the election process?

• Fundraising, nominating, voting.

• Nominating, campaigning, voting, declaring the outcome.

• Campaigning, voting, nominating, declaring the outcome.

• Nominating, fundraising, campaigning, declaring the outcome.

Which of the following bests tells how a school board might affect a grade six student?

• The school board decides how much money should be spent on books, libraries, sports equipment, and school supplies.

• The school board decides the policies by which all schools will operate.

• The school board decides the aims and goals of education.

• All of the above.

What is the best reason that local government cannot provide all the services that all citizens would like?

• They cannot raise enough money through taxes to pay for all the services.

• They are only allowed by law to pay for certain types of services.

• They do not like to provide services unless citizens make a presentation at a council meeting.

• They don’t want to look like they don’t know how to handle money.

Where does MOST of the money that Local Governments collect come from?

• Donations

• Sales Tax

• Small business the communities run

• Property tax

We have Local Government for 3 reasons:

• Provide services, collect taxes and make laws

• Provide services, feed the homeless, clean parks

• Provide police, doctors, and teachers

• Provide stores, restaurants, and schools